Director, Corporate Tax & Payroll

Medical Mutual employees must submit their applications through MySource.

This is a hybrid‑remote role based out of the Brooklyn, OH office, with the Director expected to work onsite on four designated in‑office days each week.  

Founded in 1934, Medical Mutual is the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio. We provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million members through our high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and individual plans.

Job Summary:

Responsible for setting corporate tax policy. Oversees the preparation of the domestic compliance, audit, and administrative activities and relationships associated with corporate tax planning and compliance. Responsible for the timely filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns and the timely remittance of any corresponding payments. Ensures the accurate presentation of tax accounts in the financial statements. Participated with other leaders in the planning of the company’s activities in all phases of its operations to minimize tax cost.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the collection, audit and consolidation of data obtained from various departments and subsidiaries required to prepare and file various Federal, State and Local tax returns. Ensures constant compliance with due dates for the filing of the various Federal, State, Local and Personal Property, and Premium and Sales/ Use tax returns.
• Manages and reviews the preparation of separate company and consolidated federal, state, and local income tax returns and supporting work papers.
• Gathers information necessary for and assists with the preparation of the quarterly and annual domestic income tax provision, effective tax rate analysis and all associated income tax accounting reporting requirements.
• Organizes the process of filing and remitting payment to various states for health care tax surcharges, including keeping current on tax law changes and working with IT to update systems requirements. Prepares reporting tax materials including B notice and Form 1099 materials. Responsible for FIN48 (Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions) disclosures, data gathering, calculations and keeping management informed of global risks.
• Reviews tax sensitive general ledger accounts ensuring the accuracy of reported balances. Researches any reconciling items and takes necessary action to correct these items. Reviews period end journal entries to ensure accuracy prior to posting to G/L.
• Directs the payroll department in the preparation and administration of all payroll information. Provides overall management direction in tax, systems, and financial reporting functions of the payroll department.
• Employs outside professional firms in tax matters, controls their efforts and determines the extent of their use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Master's of Taxation, MBA or Masters of Accounting preferred.
• 10 years of accounting/tax experience with 3 years in a lead position.

Professional Certification(s):

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of income tax and accounting rules/ concepts.
• Demonstrated intermediate knowledge using personal computer, including MS Office and various tax preparation, and research tools.

Medical Mutual is looking to grow our team! We truly value and respect the talents and abilities of all of our employees. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A Great Place to Work:

• We will provide the equipment you need for this role, including a laptop, monitors, keyboard, mouse and headset.
  Employees have access to on-site fitness centers at many locations, or a gym membership reimbursement when there is no Medical Mutual facility available. Enjoy the use of weights, cardio machines, locker rooms, classes and more.
• On-site cafeteria, serving hot breakfast and lunch, at the Brooklyn, OH headquarters.
• Discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a Medical Mutual team member.
• The opportunity to earn cash rewards for shopping with our customers.
• Business casual attire, including jeans.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation:

Employee bonus program.

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and an additional company contribution.
• Health Savings Account with a company matching contribution.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance — insurance is what we do best, and we make affordable coverage for our team a priority.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, which includes professional counseling, personal and professional coaching, self-help resources and assistance with work/life benefits.
• Company holidays and up to 16 PTO days during the first year of employment with options to carry over unused PTO time.
• After 120 days of service, parental leave for eligible employees who become parents through maternity, paternity or adoption.

An Investment in You:

• Career development programs and classes.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you advance in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, the IRS maximum.
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture with Business Resource Groups.

About Medical Mutual:

Medical Mutual’s status as a mutual company means we are owned by our policyholders, not stockholders, so we don’t answer to Wall Street analysts or pay dividends to investors. Instead, we focus on developing products and services that allow us to better serve our customers and the communities around us.

There’s a good chance you already know many of our Medical Mutual customers. As the official insurer of everything you love, we are trusted by businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Ohio to provide high-quality health, life, disability, dental, vision and indemnity plans. We offer fully insured and self-funded group coverage, including stop loss, as well as Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and individual plans. Our plans provide peace of mind to more than 1.2 million Ohioans.

We’re not just one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, we’re also the longest running. Founded in 1934, we’re proud of our rich history with the communities where we live and work.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse and nicotine testing.

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